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Wednesday, April 11, 2012

WMSC92 - Christmas Reindeer

It's been an easy day for me so far. I spent a few hours in the garden planting some flowers I picked up at the local garden center. In the past I've planted hundreds of bulbs only to be out smarted by deer, squirrels and chipmunks - apparently these are tasty snacks for critters. I found some Irises and something called a Toad Lilly that start from roots so I thought I would give them a try.

Today I'm playing along with the Waltzingmouse Sketch Challenge. This week's sketch is by Mischief Maker, Karin Åkesdotter. Karen's designs are always well thought out - she has a great eye for design and space on her layouts. You can check out her blog by clicking on her name.

I turned this sketch into a Christmas card. I stamped the background on PTI kraft paper using the snowflake from Join Us. Next, lots and lots of layers for the focal point of the reindeer from2011 Holiday Ornaments. I added a row of tiny bows and jingle bells as well as a few tiny red gems on the snowflakes because let's face it, I'm addicted to bling.

Oh Jeanne, I'm so honored by your kind words and your WONDERFUL take on the sketch - so beautiful - I'm always so amazed when I come here- how you can create beauties after beauties like you do is beyond me. Thanks so much for being so inspiring and for playing with us at WMSC, big hugs, Karin

Beautiful banner of red bows, love that smart idea! Think I will have to look at Karin’s sketch. Beautiful Christmas card, love the kraft and red. How fun to see dear and bunnies in the yard, bad that they eat the bulbs and plants though. We have an occasional bear and coyotes often.

I kid you not, my jaw just hit the keyboard. Oh.my.word. I cannot even tell you how much I love your bows and bells banner!!! The layered labels are absolutely stunning. LOVE the colors and the perfectly stamped background. Just a total WOW kind of a card, Jeanne!

Jeanne, Jeanne, Jeanne, what have you done now? This is such an absolutely perfect card, the ovals, the reindeer and that great bow swag, so creative and worked so perfectly for this sketch. I love this one, absolutely loved it.

Fabulous card Jeanne - what a great idea using bows and bells for your 'banner' and I love the kraft with the red for a different take on Christmas colours. (I might just steal that for this years cards if that's ok!!)

Wow, jingle bells--what a wonderfully creative idea!! Stunning design too--love the Nordic Winter focal point, the colors and the layers--all so pretty! Fabulous take on the sketch--really LOVE this card!

Hi Jeanne - sorry I've not stopped by for a while, I missed this absolute stunner! Many congratulations on being a Top Mouse this week - so well deserved. The layers for your focal image are gorgeous and I love the little jingle bells! Fab!

Hi I'm Jeanne!

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